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Korean Folk Village Sledding Hills (한국민속촌 눈썰매장)

12.9 Km    24296     2022-09-02

90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-286-2111

The Korean Folk Village Sledding Hills has two slopes, one for adults and another for children. Visitors to the Korean Folk Village can enjoy various cultural events as well as sledding in winer.

Korean Folk Village Evening Festival (한국민속촌 야간개장 달빛을 더하다)

Korean Folk Village Evening Festival (한국민속촌 야간개장 달빛을 더하다)

12.9 Km    1295     2023-05-25

90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-288-0000

The Korean Folk Village Evening Festival takes place on weekends & public holiday evenings until 21:30 to show the beauty of traditional houses at night. The festival also showcases "Yeonbun," an extravagant multi-media performance, and a walk-through haunted house experience. Several other exciting and fun activities are prepared to entertain visitors.

Korean Folk Village

Korean Folk Village "Welcome to Joseon" (한국민속촌 봄 축제, 웰컴투조선)

12.9 Km    32094     2023-05-23

90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-288-0000

Korean Folk Village hosts the "Welcome to Joseon" Variety Festival each spring. Programs include parades and performances as well as hands-on activities and cast members wandering freely throughout the park to interact with visitors. Travel in time back to the Joseon dynasty with the characters in an interesting and real comedy act.

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)

13.0 Km    120559     2023-04-06

19, Gyeongchung-daero 3150beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-633-6381

Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in the areas. Icheon Ceramics Village was also the center of Joseon Baekja ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are congregated at the village, and about 300 pottery kilns are in use.
Visitors can observe the pottery production process, and purchase them directly. It is worthwhile to see the crafts of these potters known as Living Cultural Treasures of Korea for creating the highest quality handicrafts. Not only are the traditional Cheongja, Baekja, and Buncheong pottery produced here, but you can also view modern design pottery. The Haegang Ceramics Art Center is the only ceramics Art Center in Korea, where you can learn about ceramics. One of the must-see events at Icheon Ceramics Village is the internationally famous “Icheon Ceramics Festival” held every year. Displayed pottery as well as, pottery classes, traditional kiln handling, pottery character show, and even parades are held.

Goldeunbel - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골든벨 롯데이천)

Goldeunbel - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골든벨 롯데이천)

13.0 Km    0     2024-04-17

30, Iseopdaecheon-ro 321beon-gil, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Muji - AK & Giheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI AK&기흥)

Muji - AK & Giheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI AK&기흥)

13.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

2F, 63, Giheungyeok-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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CheongKwanJang - Guseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 구성)

CheongKwanJang - Guseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 구성)

13.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

#105, 110, Guseong-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Korean Folk Village (한국민속촌)

Korean Folk Village (한국민속촌)

13.2 Km    456110     2024-01-09

90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty.

Performances including folk music, martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special performances and events are available by season. In particular, "Welcome to Joseon," an event held every May, takes visitors back to the past. In addition, a family-friendly theme park equipped with 15 exciting attractions is also available. Visitors can also try various Korean foods at the market street.

Seolbongsan Mountain (설봉산)

13.2 Km    14724     2018-07-11

San66-2, Gwango-dong, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Seolbongsan Mountain (설봉산, 394 m) dominates the western portion of Icheon City. It has also been called Bugaksan Mountain and Muhaksan Mountain since the mountain resembles a crane with its wings spread open. Although the mountain is not rugged and maintains a well kept walking trail, it has many intriguing rock formations. There are as many as eight natural springs from which clear water gushes, and there are also Buddhist temples and relics scattered across the mountain. There are other attractions to see and enjoy as well, such as Seolbong Park, which was established at the opening of the World Ceramic Exhibition, as well as the municipal museum.

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도자기마을)

Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도자기마을)

13.3 Km    0     2024-01-11

56 Gyeongchung-daero 2993beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Icheon Ceramics Village is located at the four-way intersection of the ceramics village in Saeum-dong, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. About 50 ceramic workshops are gathered in this village in about 40,000 m2 area. Each workshop has its own unique characteristics, so visitors can take a look around and purchase freely. It's also fun to stop by a café and take a break. Some workshops operate a pottery-making experience program, allowing visitors to create their own work. Every spring and fall, in particular, a regular discount event on ceramics is held. Icheon is famous not only for pottery but also for its high-quality rice. Visiors will find restaurants of various sizes, from large hanok (traditional Korean house) to small houses, along the Gyeongchung-daero that serve rice produced in Icheon.